Last updated on January 21st, 2025
4th Week January 2025 (23rd – 26th)
If you’re looking for some fun and exciting things to do in Frederick MD this weekend, you’ve come to the right place!
Updated every Thursday!
January 23–26 Frederick MD Events
I hand-pick this list of events and update it every Thursday with my readers’ preferences in mind, specifically focusing on events that cost $25 or less per person.
BUT, if you would like for your event to be featured at the top of this blog post, contact me and we’ll make it happen!
Jan 23 – Thursday
Pour House Trivia
Steinhardt Brewing Company, 7pm-9pm
Test your trivia knowledge this weekend at Steinhardt Brewing Company with Pour House Trivia! It’s a laid-back way to hang out with friends, enjoy some great local beer, & have a little fun competition.
Bluegrass Night
Bentztown, 7pm-9pm
If you’re into toe-tapping tunes & soulful string music, don’t miss the bluegrass jam at Bentztown in Downtown Frederick! Hosted by Matthew Geiger & Jason Hannan, it’s all about lively banjos, fiddles, & good vibes.
Brewtiful Thursdays
Monocacy Brewing Co., 4pm-9pm
Kick off your weekend early with Brewtiful Thursdays at Monocacy Brewing Company! Grab a $5 pint of their Brewtiful Lager and unwind in a laid-back, cozy vibe. Perfect for catching up with friends or just treating yourself!
Karaoke Thursdays
Tropix Pots Cuisines Bar & Grill, 7pm-10pm
Head to Tropix Pots Cuisines Bar & Grill this Thursday for some karaoke fun! Sing your heart out from 7-10 PM while enjoying food & drink specials and a live DJ. It’s the ultimate way to kick off the weekend early!
Light Walk Installations
Downtown Frederick Daily Through March 2025
Downtown Frederick is glowing this winter with the Downtown Frederick Light Walk, featuring creative lighting installations. From the sparkly Disco Garage stairwell to the dazzling Snowfall tree in Everedy Square, these lights are pure magic. Don’t miss the colorful Kaleidoscope tunnel or the twinkling Light Drops overhead—perfect for a winter stroll and some Instagram-worthy pics!
Jan 24 – Friday
Prime Rib Friday Night
Callahan’s Seafood Bar & Grill, 4pm-11pm
If you’re craving prime rib, Callahan’s Seafood Bar & Grill has you covered every Friday night starting at 4 PM. Choose from King or Queen cuts & kick off your weekend with a delicious dinner. Perfect for a cozy night out!
Winter Wonderland Night
Fourth Dimension Fun Center, 10pm-1am
Rock & Bowl at Fourth Dimension Fun Center is my kind of night! Bowling, dancing, & drinks while singing along to all the best hits from over the years? Yes, please! Grab your crew & get ready for a fun night out.
Line Dancing Lessons
Bernard W. Brown Community Center, 7pm-9:30pm
Line dancing takes me straight back to the 90s! I loved hitting the dance floor to boot scootin boogie! Join Carissa Barth from FIBE Dance for a fun, laid-back class where you’ll learn some moves & dance to popular songs. It’s only $10 (cash only), so grab your friends & have a great time!
Friday Night Bingo
Thurmont Event Complex, 7pm-10pm
Friday Night Bingo is such a fun way to spend your evening! Grab your lucky charm & get ready for a night of laughs, prizes & fun. Who knows—you might just win big!
Jan 25 – Saturday
Golden Mile International Festival & Market
Warehouse Cinemas, 11am
Celebrate the Golden Mile’s awesome cultural mix at the Golden Mile International Festival & Market this Saturday! Grab some tasty eats, shop local vendors, enjoy live music & soak up all the good vibes. It’s a fun way to spend your Saturday!
The Thrift on Market
Olde Mother Brewing Co., 12-5pm
Looking for unique finds this weekend? Swing by The Thrift on Market Pop-Up! Shop 10 local vendors, sip on craft beer & cocktails, and treat yourself to one of the best burgers in town from Fifty Fifty. Grab your shopping besties & make a day of it!
FCC Presents Guest Artist Bria Skonberg
JBK Theater, 7:30-9pm
Don’t miss jazz sensation Bria Skonberg at FCC’s JBK Theater this Saturday! 🎺 With her fiery trumpet, smoky vocals & killer stage presence, it’s a night you don’t want to miss. Tickets are free, but donations to support FCC’s Music Program are welcome!
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Sailing Through the Winter Solstice
Carroll Creek Park, Daily until 3/8/25
28 gorgeous boats & one land-locked beauty are lighting up the season in a stunning display on Carroll Creek! Vote for your favorite boats until they remove them for the season on March 8, 2025. It’s a magical way to enjoy Frederick’s winter charm!
Jan 26 – Sunday
Frederick County Art Association: Members Exhibition
Delaplaine Arts Center, 9am-5pm
This Sunday, check out the annual FCAA exhibition featuring everything from paintings & photography to ceramics & sculpture. With artwork from casual creators to pros, there’s something for everyone to admire. Don’t forget to vote for your favorite piece to help crown the People’s Choice Award winner!
Pups & Poses
Steinhardt Brewing Co., 11am
This Sunday, head to Steinhardt Brewing Company for Pups & Poses, a beginner-friendly yoga class led by Jenuine Yogi, complete with adorable, adoptable puppies! Proceeds support Guiding Eyes for the Blind, helping connect guide dogs with individuals with vision loss. Grab your mat, bring the family, & get ready for a paws-itively fun morning!
Football Sunday: $5 Kicker Drafts
RAK Brewing Co., 11am-8pm
Catch all the Sunday football action at RAK Brewing Co. Enjoy $5 “Kickers” (Kick the Keg specials) & dig into delicious food truck eats. It’s the perfect spot for great beer & game-day vibes!
Punk ‘N Peasant Pierogi Pop-Up
Maryland Bakes, 12pm-3pm
Swing by Maryland Bakes this Sunday for Punk ‘N Peasant’s Pierogi Pop-Up! Grab pre-ordered or snack-sized packs of handcrafted pierogi in fun flavors like Onion Overload & Kickin’ Chicken. Don’t miss out—these sell fast!
Learn to Salsa Dance
William Talley Rec Center, 4pm-5pm
If you’ve ever wanted to try salsa dancing, now’s your chance! Join Monica with Revolution Modern Dance to learn fun, beginner-friendly moves in a laid-back class. No partner or experience needed—just come ready to dance & have a great time!
Comedy: Andy Haynes
The Cellar Door, 7pm
Get ready to laugh with headliner Andy Haynes! You’ve seen him on Comedy Central, HBO, Jimmy Fallon & more—now catch him live right here in Frederick. Grab your tickets & don’t miss it!
Recurring Events
Music
Live Jazz
Tenth Ward Distilling Company
Thursdays, 7pm–9pm
- Live jazz and your favorite craft cocktails!
Tours
Monocacy National Battlefield Auto Tour
Monocacy
- Self-guided auto tour with five stops
- Key locations related to the Battle of Monocacy during the American Civil War
- Route totals about six miles round-trip
- Get park brochure with route & info from the Visitor Center
- Download audio tour here
Markets
Farmer’s Markets
All of Frederick County
Art
Art Exhibitions & Art Classes
Various galleries all over Frederick
Brunch
Winery Brunch
Black Ankle Vineyards
Sundays, 11am–3pm
- Sunday brunches at the farm with local food trucks.
- Enjoy delicious options like french toast, eggs, and bacon.
- Meet us in the Tasting Room for wine tastings, glasses, and flights.
- Gather your brunch crew and make it a new tradition!
Misc
Frederick County Library Events
Frederick County public libraries
Frederick History Events
Heritage Frederick
Downtown Frederick Events
Downtown Frederick’s small-town charm, historic buildings, unique gift shops, specialty stores, and the best restaurants, the whole family is guaranteed a good time!
Recreation in Frederick County
For events involving outdoor recreation for all ages – little kids to adults – the Recreater is a great resource!
Story Time
Barnes & Noble Bookstore
Before You Go…
For more things to do in Frederick posts, click on over to:
- Farmer’s Markets in Frederick County
- Golf Courses in Frederick
- Best Breweries in Frederick
- Local Wineries in Frederick
- Murals in Frederick (including the local favorite Community Bridge Mural)
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Once again, thank you for all the interesting events, etc. you wrote about!!!! Who knew Frederick has so much to offer. Thanks to your research, we all know now!!
Such great information, so well described, as always!!!!
I loved the “goldens” nursing, etc., in Boyds!!!!! All I could think of was Nike Boy!!!
Thank you for all the research and hard work you put into this!!!
An event to add is How To Fest on Saturday at the C Burr Artz Library https://frederick.librarycalendar.com/event/how-festival
Love your weekly postings! Thank you for all you do for the Frederick community!